Loughill Neighbourhood Guide
Limerick
About Loughill
Loughill is a small, rural parish in west County Limerick, set between the Shannon Estuary and the rolling countryside around Glin, Foynes and Shanagolden. It has a quiet, close-knit character, with scattered homes, farmland and village services rather than an urban centre. Day-to-day life is dependent on nearby towns and villages, particularly Foynes, Glin, Newcastle West and Listowel for larger shopping, healthcare and services. Local education is centred on primary provision in the surrounding parishes, while secondary-school pupils generally travel to schools in Glin, Tarbert, Newcastle West or nearby Kerry. The N69 provides the principal road connection west towards Tarbert and Tralee and east towards Foynes, Askeaton and Limerick city, with the N21 accessible via Newcastle West. There is no rail station in Loughill, so commuting is mainly by car, although Bus Éireann services operate along the wider N69 corridor and Newcastle West provides broader bus connections. Pubs, cafés and restaurants are found mainly in Glin, Foynes, Tarbert and Newcastle West, while local amenities include community facilities, churches, sports grounds and scenic estuary and countryside walks. The area suits residents seeking space, privacy and a strong rural community, with the Shannon Estuary, Glin Castle surroundings and the coastal villages of west Limerick all close by.
Property Market in Loughill
Based on 8 properties for sale in Loughill
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Loughill
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Loughill and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families in the Shanagolden parish and hinterland.
Primary school in the neighbouring village of Glin, serving local pupils.
Mixed secondary school serving students across the west Clare and estuary region.
Co-educational secondary school accessible to families travelling west into north Kerry.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional route linking Loughill with Foynes, Tarbert, Tralee and Limerick.
Regional buses operate between Limerick and west coast destinations along the N69.
Nearby town provides wider regional services towards Limerick, Kerry and surrounding villages.
Historic railway location; regular passenger rail services are not currently available.
Nearest major airport, reached by road via Limerick and the N18 corridor.
Amenities
Local venue for parish activities, meetings, events and community gatherings.
Historic parish church and important focal point for the local community.
Nearby village provides everyday retail, postal and convenience services.
Popular local museum telling the story of aviation and Shannon Estuary history.
Estuary-based club offering sailing activities and waterfront community events.
Larger nearby town offering supermarkets, shops, pharmacies and medical services.
Scenic estuary setting nearby for walks, views, birdlife and outdoor recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the parish.
Neighbouring Gaelic games club with teams and activities for the wider community.
Well-established sailing club based on the Shannon Estuary near Foynes.
Local community organisation supporting events, facilities and parish initiatives.
Working Shannon Estuary port and significant maritime employer near Loughill.
Properties For Sale near Loughill
Nearby Areas
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